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The signagelive team assembled and ready for day 1 at Screen Media Expo. The first day saw great interest in our support for BrightSign and  our collaboration with PlayNetwork. We’re looking forward to Day two and meeting many more existing and potential customers.  

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Until now, content on digital signage screens has consisted of displaying images, videos and graphics, with audio being embedded into the video content or being operated through another platform. What it has not been possible to do so far is for in-store audio and visual content to aligned through a single platform enabling brands to offer engaging and interactive in-store audio and video media experiences. Cloud-based digital signage provider Signagelive has teamed up with PlayNetwork to bring to the market a unique software solution media hub, that aligns audio and visual content and can be used on any player, including a simple Windows PC. Dharmendra Patel, PlayNetwork Managing Director EMEA says: “We are opening up a new avenue for brands by integrating audio and video content through a single platform. We have known Signagelive for many years and we know they have a strong digital signage platform. PlayNetwork has a strong audio distribution platform together with an outstanding content library and our joint venture partnership will allow us to offer a combined single platform solution that has so far not been available in this market.” PlayNetwork produces media experiences for brands. The company creates customised audio and video content, plus a full design, installation and support service for audio and digital. “Audio and video have historically been treated as two different media channels,” explains Jason Cremins, Signagelive CEO, “by working together with PlayNetwork, we have managed to create a solution that synchronises the audio with the visual content. The digital signage displays could be playing general content and ambient music then, at a set time, an ad might be triggered by the system. The combination of our software makes it possible to match the audio with the relevant video content. The same can be applied to artist’s promotional videos or service offers from the retailer. The applications for this kind of media hub are many, from leisure and hospitality to retail.” Signagelive and PlayNetwork have been integrated to co-exist on the same platform to offer brands standard content bundles that they can use on their digital signage networks. With the audio and video working in synergy allows brands to get creative by developing interactive in-store campaigns enabling brands to engage with their customers through their mobile devices. Signagelive is working with Insteo to provide custom, on-screen and on-mobile apps. Insteo has an dynamic digital signage proposition enabling screen and audio content to be combined with social networks creating a customised experience. Cremins says: “With this new proposition we are able to offer dynamic social media and mobile content linked to the music or audio cues. Customers might be watching and listening to a video clip of a particular artist and, if they are keen to find out more, they will be able to see on the screen the social media content related to it. They will also have the choice to scan a QR code, purchase the music on their mobile and share their experiences on their own social network.”...

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To support the commercial launch of the support for BrightSign networked devices, Signagelive has teamed up with UK AV distributor Pixels, to offer BrightSign’s HD220 media player bundled with Signagelive BrightSign Edition, creating an unbeatable cloud-based HD digital signage system. Pixels, the established BrightSign UK distributor, is adding the new BrightSign HD220 to its products list and will be offering: •         1 x BrightSign HD220 networked media player and power supply •         Signagelive BrightSign Standard 3 year licence •         8GB SDHC memory card •         1m HDMI cable •         Delivery by UPS to a UK mainland address. The end user price for this bundle is £500.00 + VAT and will demo demonstrated on the Signagelive stand E33 at Screen Media Expo 2012, 16th and 17th May, Earls Court, London. Jason Cremins, Signagelive CEO explains: “This offer includes everything except the screen. Any company wanting to use digital signage, can have a powerful and fully supported cloud-based HD digital signage system at an affordable price. This bundle offers an unbeatable solution in the current market and is less than half the price of most PC based solutions.” Norman Garland, Pixels’ MD added:  “We are delighted to be working with Signagelive on this exciting deal for all new and established digital signage users.  The combination of the brand new BrightSign HD220 networked HD media player and Signagelive’s world-class cloud-based software makes this package a truly stunning, cost-effective solution.” If you want to check out the Signagelive support for BrightSign devices, just sign up for a free 30-day trial at www.signagelive.com. To purchase the BrightSign Signagelive Bundle visit www.pixels.uk.com. About Signagelive Based in Saffron Walden, UK, Signagelive is a private company and a world leader in cloud-powered media delivery solutions, providing a platform that runs even the largest retail networks reliably, efficiently and cost effectively. Signagelive customers are assured of solutions that are relentlessly current, nimble, well supported, open, easy to use, and truly affordable. Signagelive wins awards and repeat customers by leading the sector in the adoption of new technologies and standards like SMIL, HTML5, Media RSS, social media and mobile, and extending the medium to corporate desktops and IPTV. For further information contact: Jason Cremins direct: +44 (0) 1799 533 471 mobile: +44 (0) 7966 279 018 office: +44 (0) 845 458 3705 email: jason@signagelive.com Or visit: www.signagelive.com About Pixels UK Ltd Pixels specialises in supplying HD and standard definition digital media players, decoders, encoders and visual display technology for the digital signage, professional AV, presentation, broadcast and information display markets. Staffed by industry professionals with vast experience in digital video and computer display technologies, the company supplies and supports products from manufacturers including BrightSign, Avitech, Databay, Avantac, Adtec Digital and MediaWiz. For further information contact: Norman Garland Pixels UK Ltd. Tel: +44 (0)1582 51 52 53 Mb: +44(0)797 314 64 66 Fax: +44 (0)1582 60 92 88 ngarland@pixels.uk.com Or visit: www.pixels.uk.com

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Signagelive, a global provider of cloud-based digital signage solutions, will be exhibiting at Screen Media Expo 2012, on stand E33 (16th -17th May, Earls Court, London). The company will be demonstrating its cloud-based digital signage service, and explaining its disruptive business model: 100% transparency on pricing, monthly ‘pay as you use’ commercial terms, openness on content creation platforms, and total device agnosticism. Jason Cremins, Signagelive ceo says: “We are providing leadership, openness and transparency in our pricing and technology. We feel that it’s in the interest of our channel partners to identify the needs of their clients and provide them the widest support of devices for their solutions, at the most cost effective price.” The company supports a wide de range of devices, in 42 languages, from non-PC digital signage hardware, such as the IAdea products; to mobile phones, tablets, kiosks and screen savers. At Screen Media Expo, Signagelive will be showing the much-celebrated DOOHLoo. This waterless urinal from MOOH Group, incorporates at the top of the urinal an IAdea 7” SMIL LCD screen device powered by the Signagelive Virtual Player. Signagelive is working closely with BrightSign, manufacturer of solid-state, full-HD digital sign and kiosk controllers. The company is offering full support for the new HD-220 networked device, available for £500+VAT MSRP inclusive of a three-year ‘Signagelive BrightSign Standard Edition’ licence, support and updates. The special bundle will be in operation on Signagelive’s E33 stand. Other networked media players from BrightSign, such as the HD210, are also supported and can be trialed for free at Signagelive’s website. The Nexcom NDIS-125L, preloaded with Signagelive Display Edition, will be also showcased at the expo. The solution offers multi-zone support incorporating Broadcast and IPTV, ideal for corporate applications. Nexcom NDIS-125L incorporates an Intel Atom Dual Core D525 processor and Nvidia ION2 graphics chipset and is available globally from Signagelive distributors. Finally, for the first time ever, visitors to Screen Media Expo 2012 will see firsthand Signagelive OpenSplash player which supports; images, video, flash, HTML5 and all the scheduling and monitoring capabilities available within the Signagelive platform. “With OpenSplash supporting Linux, iOS and Android in addition to Windows, expect to see a new range of cost-effective Signagelive-powered devices over the coming months.” concludes Cremins About Signagelive Based in Saffron Walden, UK, Signagelive is a private company and a world leader in cloud-powered media delivery solutions, providing a platform that runs even the largest retail networks reliably, efficiently and cost effectively. Signagelive customers are assured of solutions that are relentlessly current, nimble, well supported, open, easy to use, and truly affordable. Signagelive wins awards and repeat customers by leading the sector in the adoption of new technologies and standards like SMIL, HTML5, Media RSS, social media and mobile, and extending the medium to corporate desktops and IPTV. For further information contact: Jason Cremins direct: +44 (0) 1799 533 471 mobile: +44 (0) 7966 279 018 office: +44 (0) 845 458 3705 email: jason@signagelive.com Or visit: www.signagelive.com

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We are looking for an experienced software developer to join our development team. At signagelive, we embrace emerging and evolving technology to provide our customers with a digital signage software platform that reliably, efficiently runs the world’s largest networks. Working at signagelive you will work with a wide range of technologies ranging from the .NET  stack including ASP.NET, WCF and Windows Development, Mono, Adobe Air, Adobe Flash, MySQL, NoSQL, HTML5, Cloud Services, Social Media, HTML5, SMIL, Android, iOS….the list is endless and we are always learning a new development technology and getting hands on with the latest hardware. Life is certainly never dull! Your roles and responsibilities as a software developer will be: Development of the core signagelive digital signage platform and media players Development of internal business tools Liaise and work with third party media player vendors to enable them to connect to signagelive platform Working as part of an agile team you will be involved in the whole of the development process from requirements gathering through to implementation. Liaise with internal and client representatives at all levels   Essential Skills and Experience required as a software developer at signagelive are: Proven experience developing web applications in C# (UI and Service Oriented) Proven experience developing desktop application in C# Use of Agile development methodologies Excellent written and verbal communication skills A willingness to learn new technologies quickly and innovate with them   Desirable Skills and Experience required as a software developer at signagelive are: HTML5 Mobile Application Development – Android and iOS Linux Database technologies such as MySQL and NoSQL Experience of the Rackspace Cloud and Amazon Web Services Linux and Windows System Administration Specification Development Salary dependant on experience, a valid UK driving licence is required, and occasional international travel may be required. To apply for this role please send your CV to jobs@signagelive.com ** Strictly No Agencies **

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Signagelive, a global leader in cloud-based digital signage, has today announced an online training partnership with Nvest, a leading provider of training services to the Audio Visual industry, which expands the range of user training provided for the award-winning signagelive media delivery platform. As signagelive’s online training partner, Nvest has developed intuitive web-based product training for signagelive to complement the full-day, face-to-face training packages it already provides on behalf of signagelive and its global network of resellers. The web-based signagelive training is highly interactive, mixing multiple-choice questions with task-based activities. An online tutor guides the user through the course or acts as silent supervisor, stepping in only if required or requested, depending on user preference.  Each user must pass a short test at the conclusion of each stage to move on to the next to ensure the appropriate skills have been acquired. An introductory session providing a signagelive overview and a further six content-specific sessions, are included in the online programme. Jason Cremins CEO of signagelive says: “We put the user experience at the heart of our product and online training gives our users the freedom to build training into their schedules and learn at their own pace. Whether they want a product refresher, to improve productivity or to explore features introduced in our regular product updates, they can now hone their skills whenever and where ever they want. Nvest’s unrivalled knowledge of the market and their proven track record in training across a range of technology products made them the ideal partner.” Pip Thomas Managing Director of Nvest says: “Training helps users achieve a return on their investment but our learning styles and available budgets vary. Remote training via interactive webinar, either self-led or tutored session, provides a low cost alternative which lets each user understand the product at a time and pace that suits them best. “It also provides a great platform for a ‘quick and dirty’ familiarisation sessions to whet a potential customer’s appetite as part of a product trial or provide a full induction package. In these days of international and global deals, it also supports a full role out across a number of sites, UK, international or global.” Nvest provides product training to buyers of AV, digital signage, interactive, videoconferencing and Voice over IP products, on behalf of resellers, distributors and manufacturers. Its new World Educate remote training platform has been created for users of products across AV, digital signage, interactive, videoconferencing and Voice over IP. Press contact: Lindsey Reynolds, Attitude Communications Email: lindsey.reynolds@attitudecommunications.co.uk Mobile: 07540 743 413 About signagelive Based in Saffron Walden, UK, signagelive is a private company and a world leader in cloud-powered media delivery solutions, providing a platform that runs even the largest retail networks reliably, efficiently and cost effectively. signagelive customers are assured of solutions that are relentlessly current, nimble, well supported, open, easy to use, and truly affordable. signagelive wins awards and repeat customers by leading the sector in the adoption of new technologies and standards like SMIL, HTML5,...

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Software Developer signagelive are looking for a software developer to join our team developing our multi award winning digital signage product. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate experience with .NET, C#, Web 2.0 and have good UX skills. Experience in an agile environment is an advantage. You will be working with a range of latest technology and leading edge software; this will afford the successful candidate a great opportunity to learn new skills on the job.   Helpdesk Support Analyst signagelive are looking for two Helpdesk Support Analysts to join our team and act as 1st Line Support for our multi award winning digital signage product. The ideal candidate will need to demonstrate strong communication and teamwork skills, plus a good understanding of PC hardware, the Windows platform and application support. Experience in a busy support environment is an advantage along with the ability to speak multiple languages. A willingness to learn is essential.   Applications to jobs@signagelive.com Closing date 30th April – Strictly no agencies.

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  Blackpool-based 21 Digital Signage (21DS) is allowing the veterinary industry to reach a captive audience of millions across the UK through its Vets Live TV. Thanks to signagelive’s cloud-based digital signage solution, the company is able to deliver up-to-date news, ads and infotainment to hundreds of veterinary practices. Over 1000 vets in the UK have seen the advantages of using digital signage to increase product and service sales inside their practices. Vets Live is the UK’s leading veterinary TV network, with over 600 practices broadcasting the channel. It’s clients include The Royal Veterinary College and many independently owned small-animal practices, as well as a full role out over the next 12 months with the Medivet Veterinary group, and a recent 30-site installation with the XL Vets members. 21DS currently holds 200 signagelive licences, but the network is set to double in the next year. Nick Trachillis, 21DS finance director commented; “We are very grateful to have found a partner company in signagelive for Vet Live. Every single licence that is renewed from our current clients, is being changed to signagelive. For us it is essential to provide the best service and support for our clients. To build a name in the market we need a good level of service, with signagelive we can provide this and more, thanks to the software’s flexibility and the fact that everything can be managed remotely. signagelive’s excellent technical support is also key for us and our clients.” 21DS has recently inked a deal with CVS UK ltd. This is one of the largest Vet buying group companies in the UK with 226 surgeries, six diagnostic labs and one crematoria. Over the next 12 to 18 months, Vets Live will be expanding to another 250-300 sites. “Vets under the CVS umbrella keep their company name, but CVS manages the practices’ business, and is updating them using digital signage. We are installing an average of three screens a week for CVS,” explains Trachillis, “we are expecting to have 220 sites up and running by the end of this year.” 21DS produces compelling content for Vet Live at its studios, which is then distributed to the practices over IP. The 32” LG screens also have an RSS feed from Sky News. “Using the web browser based message manager console, the clinics can also upload their own RSS feeds with key   localised information,” adds Trichillis, “no IT expertise is really needed. The receptionist can log onto a web browser and update the RSS feed. When we install a digital signage screen we give vets a tick list and they can choose what they want in terms of programmes and ads. The package we offer benefits end-users and advertising companies that want to reach a wider audience.” “We have tried and tested other cloud-based digital signage companies, but from the software industry signagelive is the best. There is no other company I would put my money on, they are the best,” concludes Trichallis.  

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VARTECH UK 2012 is a combination educational conference and trade show that unites the industry value-added resellers, manufacturers, and the BlueStar team in a constructive form that enables resellers to cultivate rewarding relationships with hardware manufacturers, software solution providers, and service partners.  The Educational Conference and Tradeshow is being held at the National Motorcycle Museum in Birmingham and is a chance for Bluestar Vendors to speak about new technology available through Bluestar. signagelive’s EMEA Channel Development Manager will be speaking in the Point of Sale workshop session which begins at 3.15pm. General Admission is between 9.45am and 7pm today.

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Convenience store chain SPAR (UK), has built on its digital signage network with the installation of signagelive.  signagelive has allowed the retailer to manage it’s growing network of 170 stores, through an easy to use platform that allows content to be tailored to different store formats and locations. Anthony Sappor, Business Development Manager, explained the move as being something necessary for SPAR’s business model. “Having made the decision to bring content and network management in-house, we needed a simple solution that any of us could use.  We also needed the ability to distribute content en masse, or on a site-by-site basis to ensure that our suppliers are reaching the correct audiences in accordance with a store’s product range and location.  signagelive has ticked all of the boxes.”   SPAR has bought 510 licences from signagelive so far and an expansion is in the pipeline. SPAR chose signagelive, explains Sappor: “Because of its competitive price and ease of use. We were able to have it all sorted in a matter of weeks. The helpfulness and support of the team was definitely a deciding factor in choosing signagelive. Also, signagelive offers the possibility of easily integrating other software such as Flypaper, which was very important to us.” SPAR is one of the world’s largest grocers with over 12,000 stores in 34 countries. The majority of stores are independently owned, but a number are directly owned by SPAR’s wholesalers.  This business model means that each store is tailored to meet its local customer needs with different product ranges, layouts, and services. Sappor expands: “An example of the need to tailor our content is the recent work we have been doing with a company called Payzone.  Payzone is a service that allows people to pay bills remotely using cash – typically utility bills. This facility is available at 65 of our 170 digital signage locations and we have been able to work with Payzone in creating a series of adverts that are only transmitted to those relevant sites. To design ads, Spar uses Flypaper, a software solution that generates Flash and video content for digital signage networks without the need for custom programming. Photos provided by the brands and the relevant text can be quickly uploaded and broadcast.   “Using SparTV with signagelive has proven very effective for us. The ad campaign we did for BritVic drink was a good example. BritVic provided us with the imagery and the details of its campaign. We assembled the ads and broadcast them in the stores. As a result of this exercise BritVic reported a 40 per cent increase in sales.”

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